Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameRufus Fenton 
Birth24 Feb 1788, Willington, Tolland Co, CT
Census20 Nov 1850, Mansfield, Tolland Co, CT
Memoroll#50, pg 243
Census20 Jul 1860, Mansfield, Tolland Co, CT
Memoroll#80, pg 712
Death5 Apr 1866, Mansfield, Tolland Co, CT
OccupationMechanic
FatherEleazer Fenton (1755-1816)
MotherAnna Dunham (1763-1834)
Misc. Notes
Lived at first in Willington, but spent his latter years in Mansfield, where he died. He was a comb-maker and farmer. He was noted in his younger years for his musical abilities. Had 6 children, 2 of whom died quite young.
Rufus is listed in 1850 as a farmer (62, CT) with his wife Clarissa (58, CT) and son ND (25, CT).
He is listed in 1860 as a mechanic (74, CT) with his wife Clarissa (68, CT).
Rufus is listed in 1850 as a farmer (62, CT) with his wife Clarissa (58, CT) and son ND (25, CT).
He is listed in 1860 as a mechanic (74, CT) with his wife Clarissa (68, CT).
Spouses
Birth1792, Connecticut
ChildrenMalinda (ch. ~1819-)
Malina Augustine (1820-1904)
Austin Rufus (1821-1890)
Norman Dunham (1823-1893)
Amanda Melvina Fitzalan (1824-1890)